Editorial Independence

No Affiliate Links

Dink Report does not use affiliate links. Product links in reviews go directly to manufacturer or retailer pages. No commission is earned on any purchase you make after clicking a link on this site.

This is an intentional choice. Affiliate programs create a structural incentive to recommend products that pay more — which isn't compatible with honest reviewing. Every paddle link here is the same link regardless of whether it pays anything.

No Paid Placements

Brands cannot pay to appear in roundups, receive higher ratings, or get featured on the homepage. The paddles that show up in "Best Of" lists are there because they scored well in testing — not because of any commercial arrangement.

Review Samples

Occasionally a brand will send a paddle for review at no cost. When this happens, it is disclosed in the review. A free sample does not guarantee coverage, a positive review, or any particular rating. Paddles sent for review are held to the same testing standards as paddles I purchase myself.

How the Site Is Funded

Dink Report is supported by Google AdSense display advertising. Ad revenue does not influence editorial decisions — the ads that appear on this site are determined by Google's automated systems, not by arrangements with paddle brands or retailers.

Corrections

If you believe a review contains a factual error, email editorial@dink.report. Verified errors are corrected and noted in the review.